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1. The Fed is keeping interest rates at a record low, and promising¹ to leave them there for an extended period. It says it hopes keeping the key rate where it is should help nurture² the economic recovery and lower high unemployment.

2. Toyota drivers and dealers⁴ are both worried about what to do, now that the automaker has recalled millions of vehicles and stopped sales on some of its most popular brands. One dealer³ says the edict will affect about 60% of the vehicles on his lot.

3. The UN says it's boosting security at its food distribution sites in Haiti's capital. Crowds of unruly people have been jostling for aid at the sites. And there are fears that could lead to further violence there.

4. It's the newest “must-have” gadget⁵. Apple today unveiled the iPad. The $499 gizmo is a tablet computer that combined the power and usability of an iPhone and a laptop.

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1 promising
adj.有希望的，有前途的
参考例句：
The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。 We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

2 nurture
n.养育，照顾，教育；滋养，营养品；vt.养育，给与营养物，教养，扶持
参考例句：
The tree grows well in his nurture.在他的培育下这棵树长得很好。 The two sisters had received very different nurture.这俩个姊妹接受过极不同的教育。

3 dealer
n.商人，贩子
参考例句：
The dealer spent hours bargaining for the painting.那个商人为购买那幅画花了几个小时讨价还价。 The dealer reduced the price for cash down.这家商店对付现金的人减价优惠。

4 dealers
n.商人( dealer的名词复数 )；贩毒者；毒品贩子；发牌者
参考例句：
There was fast bidding between private collectors and dealers. 私人收藏家和交易商急速竞相喊价。 The police were corrupt and were operating in collusion with the drug dealers. 警察腐败，与那伙毒品贩子内外勾结。

5 gadget
n.小巧的机械，精巧的装置，小玩意儿
参考例句：
This gadget isn't much good.这小机械没什么用处。 She has invented a nifty little gadget for undoing stubborn nuts and bolts.她发明了一种灵巧的小工具用来松开紧固的螺母和螺栓。